Navy’s Turning Small ‘Bets’ Into Enterprise Services
The Navy’s Program Executive Office for Digital is adopting a lean‑startup mindset, using small OTA‑backed bets to prototype emerging technologies. Early initiatives such as Naval Identity Services and the Enterprise Service Desk have transitioned from pilots to full enterprise services, delivering cost savings and standardized processes. A central data exchange is being built as an API marketplace, and a secure global chat platform is slated for external partners. The effort follows the Horizon framework, guiding projects from concept to enterprise adoption and legacy system retirement.
Asia Is Getting Crushed Between Oil Prices and the Dollar
Asian economies from India to South Korea are feeling a double squeeze as oil prices spike and the U.S. dollar reaches its strongest level against regional currencies in two decades. The war in the Middle East has choked the Strait...
Prologis CEO Sees Prolonged AI, Data Center Tailwinds
Prologis CEO Dan Letter says AI‑driven data‑center demand will sustain growth, with a 5.7 GW power pipeline—1.8 GW secured and 3.9 GW in advanced stages—under lease discussion for the next three years. The company recorded its second‑largest leasing year in 2025 and expects...
Adam Silver: No ‘Discussions Yet’ on Cathy Engelbert’s WNBA Future
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert, who secured a new seven‑year collective bargaining agreement and nearly $1 billion in expansion fees, remains in charge as the league heads into its 30th season. NBA commissioner Adam Silver confirmed that no discussions have taken place...
Driving Home the Point – Accommodating Employee Commutes
Employers are increasingly confronted with requests for commuting accommodations under the ADA, a trend amplified after COVID‑19. Recent appellate decisions—Charter Communications (7th Cir., 2023) and Tudor v. Whitehall (2d Cir., 2025)—hold that schedule adjustments can satisfy disability‑related commute challenges. The EEOC’s February 2026...
Crispin Odey Denies Being Unable to “Control Himself” Around Female Staff
Crispin Odey publicly denied claims that he cannot control himself around female staff, rejecting allegations of inappropriate conduct. The denial comes amid a broader trend of rising non‑financial misconduct reports filed with the UK Financial Conduct Authority over the past...
Simplified Roadmap for OTC Markets Quotation
OTC Markets Group released a simplified roadmap outlining eligibility and reporting requirements for its four market tiers, with a focus on upcoming OTCQX rule changes effective April 6, 2026. The amendments raise the minimum market capitalization from $10 million to $25 million, increase required...
House Gives Deposit Insurance Reform Another Try
The House Financial Services Committee unveiled a new legislative package to reform deposit insurance, featuring a revised Main Street Depositor Protection Act that caps coverage for non‑interest‑bearing business accounts at $5 million, down from earlier proposals of $10‑$20 million. The bill delegates...
AI Legal Risks Abound Despite Trump’s Push for Federal Policy
Companies deploying AI-driven human resources tools face mounting legal exposure despite the Trump administration’s push for a federal AI regulatory framework. Even if Congress preempts state AI statutes, firms remain vulnerable to discrimination lawsuits under existing civil rights laws when...
Is AI Visibility Your 2026 Imperative? Learn How To Achieve It At B2B Summit
AI answer engines such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, and Google AI Mode are rapidly becoming the primary research tool for B2B buyers, moving inquiries off‑site and creating a "visibility vacuum" for marketers. This shift erodes traditional signals like keyword volume,...
Why US Legal Teams Need to Assess Non-Solicitations Now
Scott McDonald explains that the enforceability of U.S. non‑solicitation agreements hinges on the employer’s goodwill investment in cultivating customer relationships and the confidential information surrounding those ties. Recent court decisions have sharpened scrutiny of vague or overly broad clauses, prompting...
Amateur Builds Tax Prep Software with AI
A journalist with no coding background used Anthropic's Claude to create Telos Tax, an AI‑generated, free tax‑preparation app that handles both federal and state returns. The "vibe coding" approach produced roughly 234,000 lines of code in a few weeks, a...
Trump Administration Policies on Immigration Have Impacted 65% of Businesses
A recent HR Brew analysis finds that 65% of U.S. businesses say Trump‑era immigration rules have disrupted operations. Since January 2025 the administration tightened H‑1B caps, expanded public‑charge criteria and intensified I‑9 verification, forcing employers to overhaul hiring processes. Companies...
Time Is Right for New, Young Cattle Producers
Dan Schaefer of Schaefer Beef Consulting says the convergence of an aging cattle‑producer base, robust consumer demand for beef, and underutilized land makes now an optimal moment for young entrepreneurs to launch beef operations. He highlights that leasing arrangements—particularly cost‑sharing...
Amazon’s Unprecedented Gamble on AI Redemption Might Just Work
Amazon is abandoning its traditionally frugal reputation to embark on an unprecedented AI spending spree, dubbed a “Capexapalooza” by JPMorgan Chase. The e‑commerce giant is allocating billions of dollars to build custom AI chips, expand data‑center capacity, and integrate generative...
FSOC Guidance Sets 'Very High' Bar for Nonbank Designation
The Financial Stability Oversight Council voted to issue guidance that pivots to an activities‑based framework for designating non‑bank firms as systemically important, reinstating the high‑threshold standards first used in 2019. The proposal rescinds the Biden‑era rule that lowered the bar,...
When Is a Compliance Officer Also a Whistleblower?
Compliance officers are increasingly stepping into whistleblower roles, filing legal actions against their own firms for alleged misconduct. This shift reflects heightened regulatory scrutiny and expanded statutory protections for internal reporters. Employers must navigate the delicate balance between enforcing compliance...
Apollo's Insurance Arm Vaults to Second-Biggest FHLB Borrower
Apollo Global Management's insurance subsidiary Athene Holding became the second‑largest borrower in the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) system, holding $23.3 billion in principal advances at the end of 2025. This marks a sharp rise from $15.6 billion in 2024 and places...
Behr Paint’s New Marketing Campaign Speaks to DIYers’ FOMU — Fear of Messing Up
Behr launched its "Let’s Be Honest" campaign on March 23 to tackle DIYers' fear of messing up, a sentiment revealed by a survey showing 70% avoid projects over paint‑choice anxiety. The initiative features a toll‑free Behr Hotline where callers leave...
Oil Instability Calls for Diversified Natural Resource ETFs
Oil markets have been jolted by the 2026 Iran war, with prices swinging sharply on each new development. The volatility makes pure‑play energy exposure risky for investors and advisors. FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Resources ETF (GUNR) offers a diversified...
On the Iran War, a Deep Disconnect Between Experts and Policymakers
A poll of 641 Middle‑East scholars shows only 5% backed a U.S.–Israeli war on Iran and just 1% expected a pro‑American regime change, while 84% anticipate significant instability in Iran over the next five years. Experts correctly predicted that the...
INO and CRIM Merge to Form Luqia Technologies with $52M Federal Backing
The Canadian government is investing about $38 million USD (CAD $52 million) to launch Luqia Technologies, an industrial innovation lab formed by merging the National Optics Institute (INO) and the Computer Research Institute of Montréal (CRIM). The lab, operating from Quebec City...
Mass. Sheriff Announces Staffing Cuts Due to Budget Shortage
Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi announced a multi‑phase staffing reduction that will eliminate roughly 50 positions, generating $3.6‑$4 million in savings. The cuts follow a $26.5 million reduction in the department’s FY2026 budget after the Commonwealth closed FY2025 books. Most of the...
DOL Alternative Assets Rule Passes White House Review
The Department of Labor’s proposed fiduciary rule for alternative investments in defined‑contribution plans has cleared the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs review and will soon be published for public comment. Adoption of private‑equity and other alternatives remains low—just 3.9%...
A New App Wants to Cure Loneliness by Getting People Off Their Phones and Into the Same Room
Friending, a Raleigh‑based startup, launched a social app that nudges users toward in‑person meetings by restricting chat and confirming proximity via phone detection. The platform verifies identities through a third‑party service, aiming to combat the loneliness epidemic highlighted by the...
Saudi Arabia Looks to Africa as It Spreads Its Economic Wings
Saudi Arabia has accelerated its push into Africa, pledging $41 bn of investment through Vision 2030 to diversify away from oil. The focus centers on logistics hubs like Djibouti, large‑scale renewable energy and desalination projects, and securing food and mineral supplies....
Oregon's Largest College Has Been Shut Down by a Mass Strike
Portland Community College, Oregon’s largest post‑secondary institution, halted operations on March 11 when faculty and staff unions launched a mass strike affecting over 53,000 students across four campuses. Approximately 85% of eligible employees walked off the job, demanding wage and health‑care...
Convergence Networks Acquires Certinet Systems
Convergence Networks announced the acquisition of Certinet Systems, extending its Pacific Northwest footprint while bolstering cybersecurity and compliance capabilities for regulated sectors. The deal retains Certinet’s local leadership and layers it with Convergence’s broader service platform, offering customers after‑hours support...
FASB Votes Against Project Tied to Trump Civil Fraud Case
The Financial Accounting Standards Board voted against launching a research project to revise GAAP guidance for personal financial statements (Topic 274). The proposal, driven by a Brooklyn College professor who cited ambiguities exposed in former President Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial,...
‘Uphill Battles on Many Fronts’: HDG CEO on Supercharged Nursing Home Payment Pressures, Staffing Challenges
Health Dimensions Group (HDG) CEO Erin Shvetzoff Hennessey warned that skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) are facing "supercharged" payment pressures from Medicaid funding challenges, a drop in private‑pay residents, and managed‑care reimbursement cuts. The financial squeeze coincides with rising resident acuity...
CFO Uncertainty Rises More than Any Other Top Concern During Q1
CFOs reported the highest rise in uncertainty among all concerns in Q1, even as overall optimism about the economy improved from the previous quarter. Tariffs and trade policy topped the worry list, followed by labor quality and demand outlook, with...
Why Revenue Cycle Teams Must Prepare for Extended Downtime in the Age of Cyber Threats
Healthcare providers face escalating ransomware and cloud‑outage threats that can instantly cripple revenue cycle operations, halting claim submissions and cash flow. Recent incidents, such as the Change Healthcare clearinghouse outage and a regional system’s backup encryption, exposed critical blind spots...
How to Simplify and Improve the Lending Reports Process
Effective lending reports turn massive loan data into actionable insight, strengthening investor confidence and strategic decision‑making. By concentrating on core performance metrics—origination volume, default rates, loan‑to‑value ratios, and interest‑rate spreads—organizations avoid information overload. Structured formats that begin with an executive...
Russia Postpones Telegram and YouTube Ad Ban, Easing Pressure on Online Marketing
Russia’s Federal Anti‑Monopoly Service (FAS) has delayed the enforcement of its advertising ban on Telegram and YouTube until December 2026, after pushback from lawmakers and the online‑business sector. The postponement grants a three‑year grace period while the ban on Instagram,...
Executive Remuneration Another Example of Lost Expertise in the APS
The Australian Public Service (APS) is grappling with a chaotic executive remuneration system marked by excessive salaries, an overabundance of senior roles, and inconsistent pay scales for comparable positions. Recent analysis highlights a lack of clear classification standards and transparent...
PDW Raises Over $110M to Expand Military Drone Production
Performance Drone Works (PDW) announced a Series B round that raised over $110 million, led by Ondas and joined by strategic investors such as Hood River, Cedar Pine, Hanwha’s venture fund and Booz Allen Hamilton. The capital will fund a hiring...
Georgia Bill Would Cut Billions in Corporate Tax Breaks
Georgia's Republican‑led Senate passed a bill to lower the state income‑tax rate from 5.19% to 4.99% and to exempt the first $50,000 of individual earnings (or $100,000 for married couples) beginning in 2027. The measure would slash corporate tax breaks...
‘I Didn’t Want Anybody Shooting Me’: Five Guys CEO Gave Away $1.5 Million Bonus to Employees over Botched BOGO Burger...
Five Guys founder and CEO Jerry Murrell distributed a $1.5 million bonus—$1,000 per store—to roughly 1,500 frontline employees after a botched 40th‑birthday BOGO promotion. The promotion, launched on Feb. 17, drove a 130% sales surge, causing severe supply shortages, long lines, and...
Exclusive: Lockheed Martin's Martell Says Warfare Requires Human-Machine Teamwork
Lockheed Martin CTO Craig Martell told Axios that future warfare will rely on human‑machine teaming, not fully autonomous cognition. He emphasized that operators must train alongside AI systems to understand their limits and assume responsibility for any errors. Martell cited...
Robinhood CFO to Receive $18M RSU Promotion Grant
Robinhood announced a promotion grant of restricted stock units worth $18 million for CFO Shiv Verma, alongside a salary increase to $600,000 and a higher bonus target of 75% of base pay. The compensation changes were disclosed a day before the...
The Real Power Couple: AI and the Human Marketer
The CMO Council and WongDoody’s new report surveyed nearly 400 senior marketers and identified a stark split between firms that integrate AI with human expertise and those that do not. Organizations that treat AI‑human collaboration as a "power couple" report...
Velera Picks Longtime Exec Brian Caldarelli as CEO
Velera, the credit union service organization serving roughly 4,000 credit unions, announced that Chief Administrative Officer Brian Caldarelli will succeed President and CEO Chuck Fagan on September 30, 2026. Caldarelli, a longtime PSCU veteran who joined as CFO in 2013, replaces Fagan, who...
Centers Health Care Sells Flagship Nursing Home For $162M
Centers Health Care sold its flagship Brooklyn nursing home, Boro Park Center, for $161.5 million, an eightfold increase from the $19 million purchase price in 2011. The buyer, 4915 10th SNF Realty LLC, secured a $64 million mortgage from Huntington National Bank as part of a...
This Corner of the EM Bond Market Is Worth Checking Out
Emerging‑market corporate bonds are delivering yields well above U.S. benchmarks, and the WisdomTree Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund (EMCB) exemplifies this trend with a 5.07% SEC yield. The actively managed ETF holds a 3.97‑year effective duration, positioning it as an...
More Changes Ahead for Takeda with New CEO Set to Take Reins
Takeda Pharmaceutical announced that Julie Kim will assume the role of chief executive, continuing the company’s multi‑year restructuring agenda. The board approved a new phase of the transformation, emphasizing the rollout of upcoming product launches and accelerating late‑stage pipeline development....
Private Credit Sector Could Benefit From New Bank Capital Rules
U.S. regulators are drafting new bank capital rules that would lower the risk‑weight for certain securitization exposures from 20% to 15%. The change treats loans to special purpose entities holding private‑credit assets as less risky, encouraging banks to extend more...
JLR’s SAP S/4HANA Journey: Mastering Clean Core Through Governed Extensibility
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) embarked on a SAP S/4HANA migration to replace a legacy ERP and create a future‑proof, agile foundation. The project centered on a Clean Core strategy, keeping the system as standard as possible while using a governance...
Exclusive: U.S. Needs "Whole New Workforce" For AI, Meta President Says
Meta President Dina Powell McCormick warned that the United States must build a "whole new workforce" within the next two years to stay competitive in the AI race. She highlighted the need for roughly half a million electricians to construct the...
Bunker Fuel Shortages in Asia at Tipping Point as War Disruption Continues
Asian ocean carriers are currently managing bunker fuel supplies, but tightening inventories signal a looming shortage if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked. Global fuel suppliers warn that prolonged closure could trigger worldwide deficits. To cushion the impact, operators are...
Allen Media Group To Deploy Anoki ContextIQ
Allen Media Group announced it will integrate Anoki’s ContextIQ AI platform across its streaming assets, covering live news, weather, sports and premium entertainment. The technology provides scene‑level, real‑time content analysis, allowing advertisers to place brand‑safe ads while preserving high‑attention inventory....